Thomas Peel of Swan RiverHistory of the Swan River Settlement, W.A. and its founder Thomas Peel 1768-1865; Settlement founded 1829; p.77- 78; Contact & reactions between the first Swan River settlers and the Aborigines; Chp.IX; Settlers difficulties with the Murray River Aborigines - murder and plunder - police force formed - Pinjarra area; Effort to civilize Aborigines; Institution for natives founded at foot of Mount Elna 1837 under F.F. Armstrong; Attitude of settlers improved. |
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3 ' Peelfold ' continued to descend in the direct line ( Plate 2 ) . At the time when
our interest begins , it had been inherited by the grandson of Robert Peel —
Thomas Peel , born 24 October 1768 . As the direct descendant of the founder ,
he ...
3 ' Peelfold ' continued to descend in the direct line ( Plate 2 ) . At the time when
our interest begins , it had been inherited by the grandson of Robert Peel —
Thomas Peel , born 24 October 1768 . As the direct descendant of the founder ,
he ...
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thus showing that he already knew Stirling , and continued : ' . . . but I regret to
find that in the course of their conversation matters of doubt have arisen which
place me in a very responsible situation touching our mutual affairs in the
projected ...
thus showing that he already knew Stirling , and continued : ' . . . but I regret to
find that in the course of their conversation matters of doubt have arisen which
place me in a very responsible situation touching our mutual affairs in the
projected ...
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A hateful , cold , wet , uncomfortable night followed , with no relief on the
following day , for according to our diarist , thunder , rain and wind continued for
three days , until 16 May . Then there was a slight lull , but the 21st was a terrific
night of ...
A hateful , cold , wet , uncomfortable night followed , with no relief on the
following day , for according to our diarist , thunder , rain and wind continued for
three days , until 16 May . Then there was a slight lull , but the 21st was a terrific
night of ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Thomas Peel of Swan River |
| Author | Lady Alexandra Hasluck |
| Publisher | Oxford U. P., 1965 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 22 Jul 2010 |
| Length | 273 pages |
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